ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes reported that October’s nonresidential construction starts hit $81.7 billion, with megaprojects contributing over $32 billion, marking a significant turnaround from September.
Year-to-date civil construction rose 9.1%, with October’s $37.2 billion in starts being the second highest this year.
The top ten largest nonresidential construction project starts in October include three Civil projects worth a collective $17.6 billion.
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes recently reported October’s nonresidential construction starts of $81.7 billion, with megaprojects contributing over $32 billion, marking a significant turnaround from September.
Year-to-date civil construction rose 9.1%, with October’s $37.2 billion in starts being the second highest this year, according to Guckes.
Among the month’s top ten highest-value projects, three were Civil projects worth a collective $17.6 billion. Airports, all other Civil, and Power Infrastructure spending have reported double-digit percentage increases year-to-date through the end of October.
The October 2025 Top 10 Project Starts highlight the developments driving the most significant investments.
ConstructConnect Top 10 Project Starts in October 2025. A square footage measure does not apply to alteration, some forms of industrial (e.g., petrochemical), and most engineering/civil work. Image: ConstructConnect Construction Economy Snapshot
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